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US area code · Mississippi

769 area code

Where the 769 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 769 number from anywhere.

CoversClinton, MississippiTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 769 area code is in Clinton, Mississippi, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 769 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateMississippi
Main areaClinton
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since05-Mar-2004

The 769 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Clinton, Mississippi. It has been in service since 05-Mar-2004 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

Overlay 769 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

769601

How to dial a 769 number

From abroad+1 769 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 769 555-0123
Locally (same area)769 555-0123

Cities in the 769 area code

A 769 number is usually in one of these places in Mississippi — 6 counties.

Clinton HindsJackson Hinds;RankinMeridian LauderdalePearl RankinRidgeland MadisonVicksburg WarrenWest Hattiesburg

Other Mississippi area codes

228471601662

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 769 area code?

The 769 area code is in Clinton, Mississippi, United States (Central (CT)).

Is 769 an overlay area code?

Yes. 769 overlays the same region as 601, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 769?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 769 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 769, then the number: +1 769 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 769 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Number holders in area code 769

Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 269 prefixes are in use in 769, shared by 38 companies. The largest holders:

CompanyPrefixesShare
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC6625%
Onvoy, LLC3613%
Ton80 Communications, LLC218%
Fractel, LLC197%
Bandwidth.Com CLEC, LLC156%
Powertel Memphis Licenses, Inc.124%

Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.

Complaints about 769 numbers

Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
93
Recorded messages or robocalls
70%
Rank among area codes
#375 of 670
Most reported subjects
Other (44)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) (26)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (7)

Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.

Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).

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